10/22/2014

Making The Kimono Style Cardigan Tend Your Own

By Patty Goff


There are so many ways in which a person can accessorize and express himself. For girls and women, the usual go to when you want the world to know who you are is by the way you dress. It is also used to express your current feeling and your vibe for the day. There are times when the weather and temperature would change, but it is interesting to note that women still find a way to work around and even use situations like this to dress up.

Today, there are a lot of ways to put on an outfit. There are even different styles and themes. Fashion has a way of reinventing itself and creating something new while drawing inspiration from the traditional. One of the best example for this is the rise of a new fashion trend which is the kimono style cardigan.

Japanese women were the first ones to sport this get up since it is their national dress. But the kimono of today has a lighter weight. And now it is usually used as a jacket.

Innovations are not only evident on gadgets but also in clothing pieces. The trend today is printed kimonos and those that have designs on them. Before you will only see the plain types with sheer fabric. This piece is really suitable for mix and matching. You can surely use your imagination and creativity in putting up an ensemble that would rock.

It is a breezy and lightweight piece that is perfect for the summer. But because you can have the option to style it your way, it might just be one that you could wear for all seasons. With the right cardigan, you might even look slimmer.

You can wear it with over a blouse and jeans. If you want the slimming effect to be effective, you wear something that would fit underneath. It is also recommended that the color must be monochromatic especially if you opt for a kimono that screams large prints.

Color is also a huge factor for the slimming effect. It is recommended that you only stick to one color. It is important that you have a plain undershirt that has one color so that your entire outfit would not look like a color wheel.

If you pair it with jeans or pants, you can have the option of wearing heeled shoes or flats depending on your mood. It would also depend heavily on where you are going and what you are going to do. Another option is combining the ensemble with a skirt. All kinds of skirt would match with this piece provided that it would not contrast with your kimono. This means that if you are going for this look, everything underneath it should be plain. You would let the cardigan do the styling and add the texture to the whole ensemble.

Aside from the skirts and pants, one piece and dresses are also suitable pairs for this particular clothing. You can achieve two distinct looks depending on the kind of dress that you would wear. One is the relaxed vibe which can be achieved by paring a cardigan with a flowing dress. You can also go for chic and polished by putting on a sleek dress that would show your figure.




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